Amaranth, Red Garnet(100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

Red Garnet Amaranth has many uses! Cook it as you would any other green, or allow it to flower for a beautiful display of brightly colored red flowers. The grain from the Red Garnet Amaranth can also be used. This plant isn't shy either, with the right soil...it can grow 10+ feet!

Quick Tip Planting Guide:

Depth to Plant

Spacing Between Plants

Days to Germinate (Sprout)

GerminationSoil Temp

Planting Season

Plant Height

Plant Width

No. of Plants per sq. ft.

0.25 inches deep

12"-18" apart

3-4 days

60-90

degrees

Early spring

4+ feet tall

2+ feet

2+

What is Amaranth, Red Garnet?

Amaranth is generally a summer annual. With stunning red flowers, this Amaranth is not only edible but beautiful too. This is a garnet colored sprout that has a wide variety of uses. Amaranth is very easy to grow, heat and drought resistant and grows exceptionally well if you have rich soil or compost.

Health Benefits of Amaranth

Do you have grey hair? Amaranth helps to prevent premature graying, mainly due to the minerals it contains. It helps to lower bad cholesterol and also can reduce inflammation and ease pain. Especially important for people suffering from diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Great for tackling high blood pressure and may even help prevent cancer. Don't forget it is a wonderful source of protein.

Ways to Consume Amaranth

Amaranth is a lot like quinoa as far as being a "protein packed" seed. You can roast, pop, or boil these seeds. Use as a breakfast cereal, or combine it with other grains. Amaranth is a wonderful soup thickener because of it's gelatinous quality when cooked. Cook the leaves of the Amaranth plant, similar to how you would cook/use spinach leaves.

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Bonnie

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2018-04-30

A: I am in zone 10. That’s all I can tell you about the ideal zone. Amaranth is highly productive and can reseed, even if the ground is plowed.

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2018-04-30

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Kathy R.

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2018-04-29

A: It’s an annual. The dropped seeds from plant can bring new growth the following year.

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Mervyn C.

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2018-04-26

A: Zone six and yes it reseed itself every year

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2018-04-26

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Mary M.

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2018-04-26

A: Amaranth does self-seed, but the young plants are very sensitive to cold. I sow fresh seeds every year here in upstate New York. Very young leaves are a nice addition to mixed green salads. Older leaves are great as cooked greens and taste like cooked Spinach, Lamb's Quarters...Although some grind the seeds into flour, migrating birds will thank you in the fall for the Amaranth seeds to fuel their flight south.

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